| Location | Grayslake, Illinois |
Why choose the College of Lake County for your next opportunity?
The College of Lake County (CLC) offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits that includes Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois health, Delta Dental and Superior Vision insurance plans, tuition support for employees and qualified family members, three retirement plans, disability, group and supplemental life insurance, health and dependent care flexible spending account plans, a compressed work week in the summer (Closed Fridays!), generous vacation, sick and personal time off and 14 paid holidays each year.
Some benefits will not be available for Part-Time or Part Time Staff Under 20 Hours (ex: health insurance).
Position Title:
Senior Administrative AssistantJob Summary:
The Senior Administrative Assistant provides advanced administrative support to college leadership, departments, and programs. This role ensures efficient office operations through scheduling, event coordination, report and presentation preparation, financial processing, record management, and communications. Serving as a primary contact for students, faculty, staff, and the community, the position requires strong organization, sound judgment, professionalism, and a commitment to excellent customer service in a fast-paced academic environment.Job Description:
Department Operations and Processes:60%
Maintain departmental databases, records, and reporting; ensure accuracy, compliance, andtimelysubmissions.
Coordinate complex scheduling for programs, courses, events, and meetings; manage calendars and appointments.
Utilize college systems for scheduling, reporting,purchasing, and operational workflows.
Oversee office supplies, equipment maintenance, and vendor services; approve routine purchases within budget.
Support department marketing by creating presentations, materials, and promotional content.
Prepare professional documents, presentations, and meeting materials;assistleadership with project tracking and process improvement.
Process payment requests, purchase orders, reimbursements, andmaintainfinancial spreadsheets.
Student/Customer Services:30%
Serve as an advanced point of contact for in-person, phone, and virtual inquiries, exercising judgment to address concerns and escalate issues asappropriate.
Provide guidance on college policies, procedures, and services to students, faculty, and staff.
Coordinate outreach to promote departmental programs and events.
Other:10%
Participate in cross-departmental initiatives and campus events.
Identifyand recommend process enhancements to improve efficiency and service delivery.
Perform other duties as assigned to support the mission, vision, strategic priorities and goals of the College and the primary unit, division and department of this position.
Physical: Primary functions require ability to remain in a stationary position (sit and/or stand) greater than 50% of the time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, reach; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to 10 pounds frequently; to regularly operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including the use of a computer keyboard; the ability communicate to exchange information; and the ability to learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, and make timely decisions.
Environmental:Work will often occur in an officesetting;where temperatures may fluctuate between high and low temperatures occasionally; may experience varying noise levels occasionally.
Vision:Ability toobservein a near visual range with or without correctionor reasonable accommodation.
The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of thevarious typesof work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar,relatedor a logical assignment to the position. The job descriptiondoes not constitutean employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
Required Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum offour(4) years of progressively responsible administrative orrelatedexperience.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) andgeneral office equipment.
Ability to follow instructions, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision, prioritizing work and resolving most issues independently.
Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and maintain a respectful, inclusive environment.
Desired Qualifications
Experience working with computer information systems used for student and employee data and reporting such as Workday.
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Pay: $18.77/hour
Full-Time/Part-Time:
Full timeTotal Hours Per Week:
40Position Type:
StaffJob Family:
ClassifiedPosting Date:
09/18/2026Expected Start Date:
10/07/2026Compensation Grade:
B23Location:
Grayslake CampusDepartment:
Outreach & On-Campus Experience Sub DepartmentEEO Statement:
College of Lake County is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a policy of non-discrimination. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, age, sex, national origin, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, ancestry, citizenship, parental status, pregnancy or any other status protected by law.